Temporary halt on large home construction in rural Boulder County begins

On Sept. 17, 2024, the Boulder County Commissioners held a public hearing where they enacted a six-month moratorium on site plan reviews for homes exceeding the neighborhood median square footage. This controversial move was intended to address housing costs and environmental impacts.

Attendees at the hearing included staff presenters Ethan Abner and Kim Sanchez from the Community Planning & Permi...